Grayridge, Missouri
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Grayridge, Missouri | |
|---|---|
 Location of Grayridge in Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′29″N 89°46′55″W / 36.82472°N 89.78194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stoddard |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 87 |
| • Density | 85.4/sq mi (32.99/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-28864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587076[2] |
Grayridge is a census-designated place in eastern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States.[2] It is located approximately ten miles southwest of Sikeston, just south of U.S. Route 60.[3]
A post office called Gray's Ridge was established in 1879, the name was changed to Gray Ridge in 1887, and the present name of Grayridge was adopted in 1894.[4] The community has the name of W. C. Gray, a pioneer citizen.[5]
Grayridge is home to Stoddard County Oilseed Crushing, which is developing biodiesel.[6]
